The overall objective of the Monticello Occupational Education Center is to provide learning activities for all students to gain the knowledge and the competencies needed to enter and to advance in their selected occupational areas: By providing learning activities for secondary school students in our service area who are enrolled for study in preparation for entering the labor market so that the graduate may:             Perform at acceptable job entry levels in a given area of training.             Have respect for their fellow employees and employers.             Become useful and productive citizens in the community.   By developing communication skills that will enable the student to interpret and transmit information orally and writing.   By developing through understanding in the use of materials, processes, procedures, equipment and techniques used to perform the work in a chosen occupation.   By providing a background so that the individual may continue to grow and improve his or her technical knowledge and skills after he or she begins employment, or continues his or her education in one of the Post Secondary Vocational Technical Schools, colleges, or universities.   By providing learning activities and special help for persons who have special needs and/or handicapped and who would profit from vocational training.